Space Moth
Space Moths are exactly what you think it is — a moth in space! It is speculated that Space Moths attack ships because they love to feed on the energy of your engines. Every 5 mins there is a 5% chance that someone traveling will have a Space Moth attack, this applies to every lane.
Interaction
Catching Space Moths
The only interaction available is being able to trap Space Moths in a Space Moth Traps. In order to trap a Space Moth, you need to have a Space Moth Traps in your cargo space when it attacks. If you are attacked by a Space Moth you are greeted with two different messages dependent on having a Space Moth Traps in your cargo space.
Caught Space Moths
If a Space Moth is caught in your Space Moth Traps, you can take it to Eris where it can be traded in for a Supercharged Fuel Cell. As Supercharged Fuel Cell are worth quite a hefty price on the Auction House, it is advised to place it in your warehouse as soon as possible.
Moth Mechanics
Every five minutes there is a 10% chance that a pilot flying will be attacked by a space moth.
If Successful
If Unsuccessful
Trivia
- Space Moths started out as a joke in Gemini Station's Beta where buying and selling commodities would mention "space moths being scanned." Space Moths would later become a real nightmare.
- Space Moths will still attack your ship if you have no engine mods equipped.
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